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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.16 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.16 and 102.84 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.16 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.16 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.16 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 20,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.09/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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